Look at your mega-pixel vs. budget

<1>$30–$100
1-2 Very good Web graphics. Acceptable prints up to 4"ื6" $50–$350
2-3 Excellent Web graphics. Good prints up to 5"ื7" $150–$400
3-4 Excellent prints up to 4"ื6". Very good prints up to 10"ื12"
$200–$500
4-5 Excellent prints up to 5"ื7". Very good prints up to 11"ื14"
$250–$600
5-6 Excellent prints up to 8"ื10". Very good prints up to 16"ื20"
$400–$750
>6 Excellent prints up to 16"ื20" and beyond $800–$15,000
Bigger is better when it comes to resolution. You can always set your camera to take smaller resolution photos, but you can’t increase the camera’s maximum resolution. Buy the highest resolution camera you can afford that also has the other features you desire. On the other hand, balance is the watchword. Many professional photographers use 4 to 6 mega-pixel cameras on a daily basis.